Poetry master class, reading April 9 at SUNY Orange

MIDDLETOWN — Two poetry events will take place on April 9 at SUNY Orange.

MIDDLETOWN — Two poetry events will take place on April 9 at SUNY Orange.

Joan I. Siegel, award-winning poet and professor emerita of English, will present a master class in the morning and a reading in the evening.

"Poetry in the Making" is a master class about the process, practical aspects, and work that goes into the literary art of poetry. Siegel will examine the creative discipline of poetry and the work of getting published.

The master class is scheduled from 8-9:15 a.m. in Hudson Hall, next to Morrison Hall, the mansion on South Street near the junction of Bennett Street, in Middletown.

At 7 p.m., Siegel will read from her original works, which are published in two collections of poetry, "Light at Point Reyes" and "Hyacinth for the Soul." The evening reading will take place in the grand hall of Morrison Hall, at 115 South St.

Both the master class and the reading are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Questions may be directed to Cultural Affairs at 341-4891 or cultural@sunyorange.edu.